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Let me ask you, how much wrenching experience did you have prior to this project? For example, if your lawnmower quit working would you take it apart, send it to the shop, or buy a new one? I have projects that need doing but lack self-confidence. Doing something like that would certainly be something I've never attempted before but would help the esteem issue as well as gain some credibility amongst the forum crew. Congrats on the fine job.- Pete '80 GS 1100L
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The BIG question is "what do you have to lose?" When I had my 750 I was scared to death to rebuild the carbs. Even just pulling them off the bike frightened me. When I got my 1100, and it ran like crap, I didn't hesitate to pull the carbs and rebuild them (with no prior experience). When the bike fired off after the rebuild my satisfaction level, and confidence in my own ability, went through the roof.Originally posted by mrquadriga
Remember that it's awfully hard to find decent mechanics that know how to work on our bikes. So self-reliance becomes a must. It's not hard, it just takes patience. Plus you've found the definitive resource for our bikes (at least that's what google says
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Wow, great pics, story and nice ride!
I can only imagine the fumes in that bathroom where you were playing with all that gasoline were rough.
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Well pete, I've always taken apart every toy I owned just to see how it worked. But my main sense of confidence in wrenching on my bikes came from the fact that I always had a second bike to ride while I wrenched on/broke the other one hehe.Originally posted by mrquadriga
But now I have only one bike...my only...My GS!
And I have to be a bit more careful with what I do and when I do it.
I like my car but I'd rather ride the bike hehe.
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Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you all that I got high like 15 times in the bathroom from the paint stripper fumes!Originally posted by back_online
And that was with the bathroom window open!!
If I had left it shut I probably wouldn't be here today.
Mind you, this wasn't a regular house bathroom. It was a master suite bathroom which is abotu half the size of a regular bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower and just enough room to move between the three.
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Hey. I know it's been said, but I am amazed at how you stuck to it. I am inspired to keep poking at mine. I even have a garage, and I've been whining about all my hassles. Nice bike. Enjoy!Comment
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Oh don't feel bad, I whine a lot too. Mostly cause I can't see my way out of the problems I'm having.
Thank you. I am still trying to keep a photo record of everything but it's hard when the computer keeps acting up.
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After getting the necessities out of the way I added pretty things like stickers, a windshield, an LED voltage monitor and LED lights under the tank.
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See, look at all that bling bling man. I told you it wasn't a true rat bike
DM, you want to join us this Sunday for a ride? It would be great to have you come and get to meet you man. If so info is here:
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Dm,
Just wanted to let you know that it looks like you've really made the bike your own, and it's something to be proud of. You've given me a little burst of energy to get in and get one of my two GS850GLs up and running so I can really dig in and fix up the other with confidence! Thanks for the inspiration!
Randy...
P.S.-- Guess I should follow your lead and take lots of pictures, too!Comment
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